June 1 - 2 - 28th Annual Festival of Historic Houses, Providence - This year's Festival includes a Friday night Patrons Reception, highlighted by a taste of savory and sweet foods from local caterers. On Saturday, tour properties include ten of the most spectacular homes in Providence. (401) 831-7440 (1394)
June 2 - 26th Annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off, Newport - The original, and longest running chowder competition in the world. Restaurants from across the nation and around the globe cook up better than 3,000 gallons of chowder and compete for the titles of Best Seafood, Best Creative chowder, and Best Clam chowder. (401) 846-1600 Newport Yachting Center (1369)
June 5 - 10 - Newport International Film Festival, Newport - A festival featuring documentaries, shorts, feature-length films, and animation; includes a competition, themed sidebars, and a retrospective and extensive children's program. (401) 846-9100 Jane Pickens Theater & The Opera House Theater (1378)
June 9 - 10 - Uncommon Art on the Common, Bristol - Fine arts and crafts, photography, jewelry, and sculpture. There will be sixty booths, and eighty artists. (401) 253-1404 Town Commons (1393)
July 9 - 15 - Big Apple Circus, Charlestown - An one ring European-style circus. No seat more than 50 feet from the ring. Featuring clowns, acrobats, horses, and more. (401) 364-0890 Ninigret Park (1374)
July 14 - Clamming For Beginners: Dig Your Own Dinner, - Please join us for a fun clamming program for beginners. We will be meeting at Ninigret Park, and hiking out to a prime clamming spot where we will learn the techniques involved in legal recreational clamming. Please bring a bucket or onion bag to carry your dinner back home in. If you have any old clamming tools or plan on purchasing your own new set, please bring them. We also suggest that you bring a full water bottle and wear sunscreen, a hat, as well as clothing or a bathing suit you can wade in. (401) 789-9301 Ninigret Park (1399)
July 21 - 22 - Warren Quahog Festival, Warren - Featuring a variety of fresh cooked seafood, chowders, stuffed quahogs, and clam cakes. There also will be arts and crafts vendors, and live musical entertainment. (401) 410-0045 Burr's Hill Park (1372)
July 28 - 29 - Cultural Survival Bazaar, Tiverton - A sensory celebration of the music, food, art, and crafts of indigenous groups from around the world. (617) 441-5400 Tiverton Four Corners (1361)
August 3 - 5 - 23rd Annual Charlestown Chamber Annual Seafood Festival, Charlestown - A gastronomic extravaganza of Rhode Island's best seafood, lobster, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes, and corn on the cob. Activities include: arts and crafts, amusement rides, and rock climbing wall, in addition to children's shows and car show. (401) 364-4031 Ninigret Park (1357)
August 15 - 19 - Washington County Fair, Richmond - Rhode Island's largest, most authentic county fair. Annual fair with country music concerts, a giant midway, animal shows, Grange and 4H exhibits, crafts, children's games, and more. (401) 539-7042 Washington County Fairgrounds (1397)
August 16 - Family Outdoor Rollerskating, - Bring your family, your rollerblades or roller-skates, and a helmet. The cost is $1.00 per person. There will be music, and refreshments will be sold. Please note: helmets are required for everyone who skates! (401) 789-9301 Old Mountain Field Outdoor Roller Rink (1400)
August 18 - 19 - Summerfest Providence, Providence - A family festival that celebrates the culturally diverse music, art, and food of Rhode Island, and world. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 the day of the event. Children under 12 admitted free. (401) 846-1600 Providence Piers (1358)
September 1 - International Polo Series, Portsmouth - Experience the speed and athleticism of equine polo in a match between England and the USA. The English team, hailing from London's oldest polo club, has a long standing rivalry against USA in the series. (401) 846-0200 Glen Polo Grounds (1380)
September 1 - 3 - 10th Annual Newport Waterfront Irish Festival, Newport - This family event boasts live entertainment, authentic Irish food, and beverages. In years past the festival has welcomed prominent entertainment from across the pond, including the godfather of Irish music, Tommy Makem. (401) 846-1600 Newport Yachting Center (1395)
September 15 - 19th Annual Pet Walk, Providence - Bring your dog to the Providence Animal Rescue League's benefit walk (3.5 miles), featuring vendors, dog games and contests, music, raffles and more. (401) 421-1399 Roger Williams Park's Temple to Music (1365)
September 28 - November 3 - FirstWorksProv: Astonishment, Providence - A national arts attraction, drawing audiences from Rhode Island, and beyond. The multi-genre festival champions firsts with innovative new work and artistic icons providing unforgettable performing arts experiences. (401) 621-6123 Downtown (1366)
October 5 - 30 - Citizens Bank Jack - O - Lantern Spectacular, Pawtucket - Features more than 5,000 artfully carved and illuminated pumpkins along an enchanting 3-acre trail. (401) 724-7300 McCoy Stadium (1367)
November 23 - Santa's Arrival, Westerly - Santa and entourage arrive via fire trucks. All children will receive free coloring books and lollipops. (401) 596-7761 Dixon Square (1384)
November 30 - December 2 - Festival of Trees, Providence - More than 100 professionally decorated trees are the stunning centerpiece of an event that includes children's activities, musical performances, and a visit from Santa. (401) 458-6000 Rhode Island Convention Center (1363)
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April 5 - Audubon BirdFest 2008, Middletown - All-day event offers an array of activities, demonstrations, lectures, and programs for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Take guided walks, visit with live hawks and owls and discover the plants that lead specific birds to your backyards. (401) 846-2577 Norman Bird Sanctuary (2135)
April 19 - 20 - Spring Craft Fair 2008, Portsmouth - Local Crafter's/Vendors with their Spring Creations. Floral Arrangements, Gift Baskets for any Occasion, Jewelry, Home Decor, & much more.
Art & Crafts for the kids. 9:00am-4:00pm
(401)396-9921 (2622)
April 19 - 20 - Spring Craft Fair 2008, Portsmouth - Local Crafter's Vendors with their Spring Creations. Floral Arrangements, Gift Baskets for any Occasion, Jewelry, Home Decor, & much more.
Art & Crafts for the kids. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(401)396-9921 (2124)
April 26 - May 18 - William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Foster - (401) 397-4740 Captain Issac Paine Auditorium. Swamp Meadow Community Theatre (2136)
May 10 - Burrillville Family Fair, Glendale - Burrillville's 18th annual Family Fair is a combination of a kick off parade, entertainment, demonstrations, informational booths all with a different theme each year. This a free event
or all. (401)568-9470 Burrillville Middle School (2138)
June 3 - 8 - Newport International Film Festival, Newport - Week-long film festival in historic Newport, features documentaries, shorts, feature-length films and animation and includes competition, themed sidebars, a retrospective and
extensive children's program. (401)846-9100 Jane Pickens Theater, Opera House Theater (2139)
June 7 - 4th Annual Family Day, Newport - A variety of activities, games and entertainment will be offered. There will be clowns, a rock climbing wall, a Petting Zoo, fast pitch cage, face painting, storytelling and live entertainment. There will be a US Coast Guard boat, a fire engine and other vehicles for exploring and climbing aboard. Arts & Craft Vendors will have items for sale. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase all day. Rain Date is Sunday, June 8. Admission is FREE. (401)841-0707 Fort Adams State Park (2140)
June 13 - Gaspee Days Fireworks, Warwick - Starts at duck (401)781-1772 Salter's Grove Park (2141)
June 14 - 43rd Annual Gaspee Days Parade, Warwick - Colonial fife & drum corps, Civil War era units, modern day drum & bugle corps, & much more! The Mummers are the grand finale unit. 10 a.m. (401) 781-1772 Pawtuxet Village (2142)
July 12 - 13 - Wickford Art Festival, Wickford - Fine arts juried show featuring more than 250 artists from around the country, and around the world. Featuring fine arts-paintings, sculpture, and photography. Ranked twelfth-best fine arts festival in the country by Sunshine Artist, and the number one arts festival in New England. (401) 294-6840 Wickford Village (1375)
July 18 - 20 - Hot Air Balloon Festival, Kingston - Balloon Glow and entertainment Friday night. Hot air balloons, crafts, car shows, Revolutionary War encampment, music, fun kids events, shows and demo food, carnival. (401)783-1770 University of Rhode Island Athletic Fields, Keaney Road (2143)
July 19 - 20 - Ocean State Reggae Festival, Charlestown - Two-day event featuring the world's most famous reggae artists. Enjoy craft and food vendors, on-site swimming overnight camping. (860)536-9832 (2145)
August 8 - 10 - JVC Jazz Festival, Newport - The legendary Newport Jazz Festival, now called The JVC Jazz Festival-Newport, is a spectacular 3-day outdoor event that features the best in classic and contemporary jazz. Recent line-ups have included Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Wynton Marsalis and many more. (401)847-3700 International Tennis Hall of Fame & Fort Adams State Park (2146)
August 13 - 17 - Washington County Fair, Carolina - Rhode Island largest authentic county fair.
Annual fair with country music concerts, a giant midway, animal shows, Grange and 4H exhibits, crafts, children's games and more. (401)782-8139 Washington County Fairgrounds (2144)
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